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During the primetime run of the show (1977-1982), Edward Asner became increasingly vocal on behalf of various liberal political causes. Although the series had slipped in ratings by 1982, many critics speculated that the actor's politics played a major role in the show's cancellation.See more »

James L. Brooks (As Good as it Gets, Terms of Endearment) was one of the
producers and acted as executive producer of the fabulous series. Edward
Asner (Mary Tyler Moore Show, Down on the Waterfront) played Lou Grant in
a
spin off of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. The editor of the L.A. Tribune.
Nancy Marchand (Dear God ) Margaret Pynchon was the big boss and owner of
the newspaper. She would show up occasionally with her good advice, a
walking cane, and wearing a very expensive suit. Although she was the head,
she was very nice. Mason Adams (From the Earth to the Moon) was Charlie
Hume, Managing Editor. Robert Walden (All the President's Men) Joe Rossi,
was a reporter. Linda Kelsey (The Midnight Man) played Billie Newman
McCovey who was a very smart reporter.
The most interesting thing about this show was the serious journalism they
engaged in providing for the audience. The issues raised on the show were
very current. It raised some controversy which might have affected the
future existence of the show. It was an outstanding series. It was nice to
see Lou Grant more mature in his carrier as a journalist. The series was
nominated for and won the most prestigious awards in the U.S. such as:
Emmy,
Golden Globe, American Cinema Editors, USA, Directors Guild of America,
USA, Human Family Educational & Cultural Institute, USA, Won Humanitas. The
series was done by very intelligent people and demonstrated that television
can be good when the people doing the show are bright. Unfortunately this
is
not always the case. Good shows like Lou Grants are not readily available.

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